Can a camera flash harm your eyesight, if used too close?

Question

If the eye feels 'burnt' by a flash hours after the event - can it damage the eyesight? I feel my eye has been damaged - weeks after the incident my eyesight in only the eye that was photographed has become blurred. Prior to the flash my vision was 20/20. Please advise...

Answer 1

Best thing to do would be to go to doctor and check your sight.

And yes, it can damage your sight.

Answer 2

yes. as for any bright light exposure, you can burn or irritate your corneas.

see an optometrist if you have had problems from this for more than a few hours.